Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and Roma tomato and cook for a couple of minutes.
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Onion 0.5
Roma tomato 1
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02:00
Add the ground beef and season with garlic salt, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
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Lean ground beef 905 g
Break down the meat and cook for about 7 minutes.
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07:00
Move the meat to the side, allowing the grease to come to the center.
Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to the grease and mix.
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All-purpose flour 4 tbsp
Add 1/4 cup of water and cook for a couple of minutes.
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02:00
Set the cooked meat aside.
Add butter to a saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt.
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Butter 3 tbsp
Whisk in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp salt, continuously whisking for 2 minutes.
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Paprika 1½ tsp
Black pepper 1½ tsp
Salt 1 tsp
All-purpose flour 4 tbsp
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02:00
Add the pickled jalapeños.
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Pickled jalapeños 3 tbsp
Pour in the evaporated milk while whisking.
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Evaporated milk 340 g
Add the milk and continue whisking until the sauce thickens, just before it begins to simmer.
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Milk 120 ml
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Add the grated medium cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
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Medium cheddar cheese 225 g